Archives for August 2013

This day is for the dogs! August 26th marks National Dog Day – a day to celebrate the furry, kind-hearted creatures we love and adore so much. We thought we would celebrate by featuring everything we love sharing, like quotes, poems, songs, but with a dog twist. And don’t forget; BlueMountain.com offers a Pet ecard collection! So don’t forget to give an extra treat of belly rub today…Enjoy!

Dog Quotes:

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.
― Josh Billings

Dogs never bite me. Just humans.
― Marilyn Monroe

If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience.
― Woodrow Wilson

Everything I know, I learned from dogs.
― Nora Roberts

I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.”
― Doris Day

Dog Poems:

The wiggle of an ear
just as you near.
A tilt of the head
from something you said.
Tail wagging, making a breeze
a sure sign you really please.
Jump up – turn around,
happy signs without a sound.
_ Patricia Waltert

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I like dogs.
Big dogs.
Little dogs.
Fat dogs.
Doggy dogs.
Old dogs.
Puppy dogs.
I like dogs.
A dog that is barking over the hill.
A dog that is dreaming very still.
A dog that is running wherever he will.
I like dogs.
_ Margaret Wise Brown

Dog Day Playlist:

Enjoy this fun little playlist we put together with some of our favorite doggone songs!

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“Thank heaven for angels who help us fly when our wings are too tired.”

Today marks “Be an Angel Day,” which celebrates making the world a better place through acts of kindness, care and support. It’s pretty fitting that this day falls within national friendship week because we all know that friends are angels in disguise.

Anyone can be an Angel, and sometimes just a smile can lighten the heaviest heart. Here are some simple things that anyone can do to brighten someone’s day.

Call someone you have not talked to in a long time, and spend some time catching up.

Let go of old hurts and practice forgiveness in all your relationships.

Bake some cookies, or make a meal and invite your neighbors over.

Help out your older neighbors by grocery shopping, or taking out their trash.

Invite an unemployed friend to share in a special dinner or function and take care of the cost.

Send a card just because. It’s sure to brighten someone’s day to know they are being though about.

Continuing with our back-to-school theme this week, we thought it would be fun to feature a back-to-school playlist that you can use to help get everyone in a good mood with some school spirit. Play your back to school playlist while everyone is getting ready on the first day, or in the car on way to a brand new school year.

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It’s hard to believe summer is almost over, but as August presses on, it’s time to start thinking about sending our kids or grandkids back to school checklists. Back to School shopping can be fun for kids and getting them involved may even make them excited to head back into the classroom. Today, we’re featuring a few back-to-school shopping lists organized by age. Bring the lists with you and turn shopping into a fun scavenger hunt!

Kindergarten:

Backpack

Crayons

Washable Markers

Colored pencils

No. 2 Pencils

Erasers

Supply box/Pencil case

Tissues

Lunchbox

Healthy snacks

Grades 1 – 3:

Backpack

Lunch box

Plastic folders

Glue sticks

Notebook

No. 2 pencils

Pencil sharpener

Ruler

Ball-point pens

Construction paper

Grades 4 – 5:

Three-ring binder

Three-hold punch

Loose-leaf paper or spiral notebooks

Subject dividers

Organizer/Calendar

Calculator

Pencils

Blue or block ball-point pens

Pencil pouch

Coin purse (to hold lunch money/change)

Middle School & High School:

Combination lock

Post-its

Highlighters

White-out

Protractor & Ruler

Flash Drive

Thesaurus

Dictionary

Personal Calendar

Hand sanitizer

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Today is National Book Lovers Day! It’s a perfect day to meet with a book club, or even start one. No matter if you’re reading from a digital reader like a Kindle or a Nook, or if you prefer the feel of a hardback in your hands, today is a day to sit back, relax and curl up with a good book. If you’re having trouble deciding on a title to choose, we’ve provided a few lists below to help you. Happy Reading!

Classics:

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Fiction:

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Bring up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel

Building Stories – by Chris Ware

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Non Fiction:

My Life in France by Julia Child

1,000 Places to See Before you Die by Patricia Schultz

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

I know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen

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Here at BlueMountain.com, we hear a lot of feedback on how much everyone loves our talking ecards. And what’s not to love – these fun cards say what you type, and are pretty much guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face. Because there are so many talking cards to choose from, we thought it would be fun to create a top 10 list. Did your favorite make the cut? Have you sent all of the cards on the list? Let us know in the comments section and tell us what make these cards your favorite.

10. This Just In – This card allows you to send breaking news to your closest friends, whether you just want to say “Have a nice day,” or celebrate something exciting.

9. How You Bean? – What better way to reach out to a friend you haven’t talked to in a while than with this adorable pearl-wearing, latte-drinking pup?!?

8. Another Gray Hare – There’s never been a cuter age gag to send someone on their birthday.

7. Top Koala-ty Hugger – Because it doesn’t get much cuter than this… This is the perfect choice to send a little love.

6. What’s Cooking – Now this choice is a conversation starter for sure, and perfect to send to friends. You could even use it as invitation for a dinner party!

5. What’s Up – This brand new talking card breaks our top five because it’s hard not to smile when you see it.

4. Birthday Nut – This card is a bona fide fan favorite when it comes to sending birthday wishes.

3. SEALed with a kiss – No matter what the temperature is outside, this card is sure to melt hearts everywhere.

2. Bahama Llama – This brand new talking card is perfect for a summer greeting. You could even send it from your sunny vacation spot instead of a postcard!

1. Birthday Cod – And the number one spot belongs to the one and only “Birthday Cod!” This sweet little fish with the perfect little grin is sure to deliver your birthday message with perfection.